The police chief called the actions "disturbing and inappropriate."
A North Carolina police officer has been fired after viral doorbell camera video shows him repeatedly punching a woman during an arrest, sparking protests on Friday.
The firing came after the Shelby Police Department completed an administrative investigation into the incident, Shelby Police Chief Brad Fraser announced Saturday.
The officer, whose name officials have not released, had previously been placed on administrative suspension.
The findings of the investigation have also been turned over to the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation for an independent review of any criminal violations, the chief said.
"I want to be clear that the inappropriate use of force is unacceptable and will not be tolerated by me, the Shelby Police Department or the City of Shelby," Fraser added.
Officers were conducting a criminal investigation on Friday when they encountered a "suspicious female in the area," Fraser said.
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What a coward, his ass needs to do some serious jail time.
Let's see how many cowards run to defend this coward beating a woman like this.
A North Carolina police officer has been fired after viral doorbell camera video shows him repeatedly punching a woman during an arrest, sparking protests on Friday.
The firing came after the Shelby Police Department completed an administrative investigation into the incident, Shelby Police Chief Brad Fraser announced Saturday.
The officer, whose name officials have not released, had previously been placed on administrative suspension.
The findings of the investigation have also been turned over to the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation for an independent review of any criminal violations, the chief said.
"I want to be clear that the inappropriate use of force is unacceptable and will not be tolerated by me, the Shelby Police Department or the City of Shelby," Fraser added.
Officers were conducting a criminal investigation on Friday when they encountered a "suspicious female in the area," Fraser said.
Officer fired after video shows him repeatedly punching woman during arrest
A North Carolina police officer was fired after doorbell camera video showed him appearing to repeatedly punch a woman during an arrest that sparked protests on Friday.
abcnews.com
What a coward, his ass needs to do some serious jail time.
Let's see how many cowards run to defend this coward beating a woman like this.
